Jelena Ostapenko Knocks Out Champ Swiatek, Americans Thrive!
US Open
September 4, 2023
Jelena Ostapenko continued her unlikely dominance against the best player in the world and shocked the US Open. She defeated Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 – and now she plays Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals. ‘I’m expecting a battle and it will be a great match,’ said Ostapenko, who fears no one. Maybe we shouldn’t […]
Jessica Pegula Plays Madison Keys, Jack Draper Marches On
US Open
September 3, 2023
Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys have already ensured American fans will have a quarter-finalist at the US Open. And that’s even before we turn our attention to Coco Gauff and her much-anticipated match against Caroline Wozniacki. Jessica Pegula is moving from strength to strength – and held off a spirited fightback from Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina […]
Caroline Wozniacki and Coco Gauff in Clash of Generations
US Open
September 2, 2023
Caroline Wozniacki has defied time to set up a fascinating showdown with Coco Gauff at the US Open. Wimbledon star Gauff is one of the favourites for the tournament at Flushing Meadows. But no one expected Wozniacki to fair quite so well – not after all she has been through in recent years. Two children […]
Carlos Alcaraz Faces Defiant Brit Dan Evans at Flushing Meadows
US Open
September 1, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz knows his next opponent at the US Open isn’t going to go quietly. And Dan Evans realises the chance to play the world number one – probably on Arthur Ashe on Saturday night – is a moment to be cherished. Don’t forget that Evans recently won the Citi Open in Washington DC – […]
Taylor Fritz Leads Early American Charge at US Open
US Open
August 31, 2023
Taylor Fritz is a man who knows he has a Grand Slam triumph in him somewhere. The only question is when and where. It could have been Wimbledon a year ago, when he reached the quarter-finals. It could be this year’s US Open too. Taylor Fritz will surely feel he has a good chance of […]
Andy Murray Prevails But Venus Williams Bows Out Of US Open
US Open
August 30, 2023
Andy Murray and Venus Williams are two legends of the game – but they enjoyed sharply contrasting fortunes at Flushing Meadows. Both have been winners here in the past – and both have also become true legends across the Atlantic at Wimbledon. Andy Murray and Venus Williams would be more than welcome to grace the […]
Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic Win Through at US Open
US Open
August 29, 2023
Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic are already lighting up the stage at the US Open. But they had very different experiences in their opening matches at Flushing Meadows. Gauff had to handle the extra weight of expectation after she won Washington and Cincinnati recently. And the teenager did seem to be struggling with the pressure […]
Carlos Alcaraz Lights Up Future With US Open Glory
US Open
September 12, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest world number one in history with flashes of brilliance that left onlookers open-mouthed in New York. It’s hard to fathom how any man can hit these heights at such a tender age. Alcaraz achieved his glory at 19 years, four months and six days old. ‘I’m lost for words. I […]
Iga Swiatek Is The New US Open Champion In New York
US Open
September 10, 2022
Iga Swiatek saved her best until last to claim the final Grand Slam title of the year and her second of 2022. The young Polish superstar fought off a comeback bid from her rival Ons Jabeur with a thumping forehand down the line in the decisive tie-break. It left the Tunisian staring skywards in disbelief. […]
Alcaraz Faces Ruud And Jabeur Joins Swiatek In US Finals
US Open
Alcaraz is remarkable and by the end of the weekend he could be world number one. But then again young Carlos isn’t the only finalist who could earn that honour in New York. His opponent, Casper Ruud might also find he is ‘top of the heap,’ as Frank Sinatra once sang. And Ruud is playing […]